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Butter Pecan Cake

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A rich and moist cake filled with toasted pecans and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and browned
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, very finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup pecan halves, very finely chopped (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until golden brown specks form.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round baking pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour the browned butter into the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract; gradually add to the dry mixture.
  6. Fold in the finely chopped pecans carefully.
  7. Divide batter among the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans.
  9. For the frosting, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix, then stir in the heavy cream to achieve fluffiness.
  11. If needed, level the cooled cakes. Stack with frosting in between and frost the outside.
  12. Optionally, decorate with additional finely chopped pecans.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, pecans, butter cake, celebrations, creamy frosting

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